Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the recent angel round financing of "Modulus Technology," a startup specializing in tactile and flexible sensor technology, which raised tens of millions in funding to enhance product development, market promotion, and team building [1]. Company Overview - Modulus Technology, established at the end of 2024, focuses on multi-modal and multi-dimensional tactile sensing technology and tactile model research and application [1]. - The company offers a complete tactile perception solution, covering sensor materials, hardware, software, algorithms, and full systems [1]. Team Composition - The founder, Guan Hua, has extensive experience in strategic cooperation and investment in the supply chain chip, sensor, and smart hardware sectors [2]. - Co-founder Zhou Jianlin has a background in polymer materials and has led product introduction and business expansion in a well-known 3D printing company [2]. - The core team consists of nearly 20 members, with over 80% in R&D, covering key areas such as algorithms, hardware, software, and sensors [2]. Product Development and Business Expansion - Modulus Technology has developed high-sensitivity sensing materials and micro-structural processes, significantly improving sensor range, accuracy, and sensitivity [4]. - The company has created a flexible pressure sensing array that can be produced at low cost and in large quantities, addressing the high customization and production costs in the tactile sensor industry [4]. - The maximum pressure range achieved is 20 MPa, with linearity reaching 99.9%, comparable to international competitors [4]. Technological Advancements - The company has established a multi-dimensional tactile perception chain, enabling robots and dexterous hands to have richer and more precise sensing capabilities [5]. - Modulus Technology has built a full-stack R&D capability, providing a complete toolchain for sensor data collection, calibration, and software analysis [5]. Product Matrix - The core products include robotic tactile sensors, industrial pressure distribution detection devices, fabric-based flexible sensors, and flexible film sensors [6]. - The company has secured orders from leading companies in the humanoid robot and dexterous hand sectors, and is in the mass delivery phase [6]. - Collaborations have been established with top clients in robotics and industrial fields, as well as in consumer electronics segments like smart cockpits and wearables [6].

Core Viewpoint - Amazon has introduced a new warehouse robot named Vulcan, which is designed to handle tasks previously performed by humans, emphasizing that it will not replace workers but create new, higher-skilled jobs [1][4][6]. Group 1: Robot Capabilities - Vulcan can operate in Amazon's Spokane warehouse, managing 75% of 1 million unique items [4]. - The robot utilizes AI sensors to determine the precise pressure and torque needed for handling items, allowing it to work 20 hours a day [1][4]. - Vulcan can handle items weighing up to 8 pounds and operates at a speed comparable to human workers [5]. Group 2: Impact on Workforce - The introduction of Vulcan aims to reduce the physical strain on workers by limiting their tasks to mid-level shelves, thereby lowering injury risks [4][5]. - Amazon's team for developing Vulcan has grown from a few individuals to over 250 in three years, indicating significant investment and potential for growth [6]. Group 3: Future Automation and Efficiency - Amazon does not foresee complete automation in warehouses, with the team leader stating that 100% automation is not feasible [4][6]. - The company believes that reducing errors in order fulfillment through automation can lead to significant cost savings, particularly in minimizing high return rates [7]. - Vulcan is currently operational in Spokane, with plans to expand to more warehouses in the U.S. and Germany by 2026 [7].